Cowboys Open Preseason With Bills In Dallas
Dallas hosts Buffalo in the first meeting of the preseason between the teams. Cowboys coach Tom Landry notes rebuilding the defense while Danny White leads a strong passing attack. About 5,000 fans expected at Texas Stadium as three QBs vie for backup roles behind Joe Ferguson in Buffalo.
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Burrowses lose 'feud' in racquetball
No. 2 seed Kathy Burrows falls to unranked Margie Davila in the Peggy Steding Racquetball Tournament at the Central YMCA. The Odessa College bound 18 year old Davila defeats the seasoned 33 year old Burrows 21-17 21-18 amid a small crowd. Davila credited for her comeback and serves.
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NFLPA threatens action over pregame handshake fines
The NFL Players Association says fines for players who shake hands before games are unlawful and will file unfair labor practices charges with the NLRB against the Management Council. Team reps, including Atlanta Falcons officials, warned of possible job action if fines occur. Shula opposed solidarity displays while other clubs plan to proceed with the handshake.
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Houston a death trap for winning coaches
Two famed Houston coaches, baseball strategist Bill Virdon and football philosopher Bum Phillips, shared six years in the Astrodome but clashed in style. Both were successful, fueling public fervor and pushing Houston toward a higher but exhausting standard of triumph. Their triumphs may have cost them lasting championships and calmer tenure.
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